Noel Achariam

Noel is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Thursday, 25 Jan 2018 07:25 PM

Police discredit security guard at Suhakam inquiry on missing activist

Witness says certain parts of the report he lodged are missing.

Police discredit security guard at Suhakam inquiry on missing activist

Thursday, 25 Jan 2018 04:40 PM

LIVE: Witness says Perlis Hope accused of spreading Shia teachings

Perlis PKR chairman updates panel on raid at Amri Che Mat’s organisation and attempt to locate two witnesses.

LIVE: Witness says Perlis Hope accused of spreading Shia teachings

Thursday, 25 Jan 2018 02:15 PM

I contacted cops 10 times but was given runaround, says Perlis PKR chairman

Faisol Abdul Rahman says he was unable to get much info on case of missing activist Amri Che Mat despite repeated efforts.

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I contacted cops 10 times but was given runaround, says Perlis PKR chairman

Wednesday, 24 Jan 2018 06:35 PM

Suhakam asks Perlis PKR chief to locate witnesses to activist's abduction

Faisol tells panel the witnesses are afraid to testify because their safety may be at risk.

Wednesday, 24 Jan 2018 03:19 PM

LIVE: Suhakam inquiry into missing Perlis activist Amri Che Mat

Perlis Hope founder abducted on November 24, 2016 and yesterday, his wife accused state mufti and a minister of being responsible for the abduction.

LIVE: Suhakam inquiry into missing Perlis activist Amri Che Mat


Wednesday, 24 Jan 2018 02:15 PM

Activist’s friend says Amri anxious day before going missing

Politicians allegedly unhappy with Perlis Hope’s work of helping hardcore poor in the state.

Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018 08:47 PM

Hounded by animal lovers, RM8,000 poorer, Singaporean says sorry for dog abuse

Shamed and remorseful, Terry Yee hopes persecution will stop, saying he has lost his business, reputation and livelihood as a result of his act.

Hounded by animal lovers, RM8,000 poorer, Singaporean says sorry for dog abuse

Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018 04:19 PM

Missing activist confessed he was involved in Shia teachings, says Perlis mufti

Mohamad Asri Zainul Abidin also denies that he along with state religious authorities are involved in Amri Che Mat’s disappearance.

Missing activist confessed he was involved in Shia teachings, says Perlis mufti

Monday, 22 Jan 2018 07:04 PM

Missing activist's lawyers have requested Suhakam to subpoena Perlis mufti

They say Mohamad Asri Zainul Abidin plays a vital role in the inquiry as he has been repeatedly brought up during the inquiry.

Missing activist's lawyers have requested Suhakam to subpoena Perlis mufti

Monday, 22 Jan 2018 02:44 PM

Wife of missing activist Amri blames Perlis mufti Asri, minister Shahidan

They had often condemned charity work of organisation Perlis Hope, says Norhayati.

Wife of missing activist Amri blames Perlis mufti Asri, minister Shahidan

Monday, 22 Jan 2018 01:40 PM

LIVE: Missing activist's wife tells Suhakam panel she suspects Perlis Mufti Dept, Shahidan

Norhayati Ariffin says department and minister had condemned Perlis Hope.

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LIVE: Missing activist's wife tells Suhakam panel she suspects Perlis Mufti Dept, Shahidan

Sunday, 21 Jan 2018 08:03 PM

After Pastor Koh, focus now on Amri Che Mat

Human Right Commission of Malaysia’s public inquiry was suspended after a suspect was arrested in connection with Pastor Koh’s abduction.

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After Pastor Koh, focus now on Amri Che Mat

Friday, 19 Jan 2018 05:09 PM

Boy killed by falling chair was a good cook, wanted to become a chef

Satishwaran Sathiasilan was well loved by staff at Bangsar restaurant where his mother works.

Boy killed by falling chair was a good cook, wanted to become a chef

Wednesday, 17 Jan 2018 10:05 PM

Missing pastor's wife hopes police’s new lead is genuine

Susanna Liew wants the police to immediately contact the family, who are looking forward to some ‘real answers.’

Missing pastor's wife hopes police’s new lead is genuine

Tuesday, 16 Jan 2018 08:40 PM

Charging of previously cleared suspect raises more questions in missing pastor's case

Suspect was last year arrested but cleared of involvement in actual kidnapping of Raymond Koh, says lawyer.

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Charging of previously cleared suspect raises more questions in missing pastor's case